Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad Recipe
A vibrant and refreshing Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad featuring crisp mixed greens, sweet-tart Honeycrisp apples, tangy feta cheese, crunchy toasted nuts, and a zesty honey mustard vinaigrette. This salad offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making it an ideal light lunch, side dish, or festive holiday option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
- ½ cup (75g) crumbled feta cheese
- ⅓ cup (40g) toasted walnuts or pecans
- ¼ cup (40g) dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
For the Honey Mustard Vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Make the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed to balance sweetness and tang.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl, layer the mixed greens, thinly sliced Honeycrisp apples, crumbled feta cheese, toasted walnuts or pecans, dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds, and red onion slices if using.
- Dress and Toss: Just before serving, drizzle the honey mustard vinaigrette over the salad. Gently toss all ingredients together to evenly coat the greens and toppings with the dressing.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately as a refreshing and colorful side dish or a light main course. Garnish with fresh herbs like mint or basil if desired for extra flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- To keep apples from browning, toss slices in a little lemon juice before assembling if storing ingredients ahead.
- Use goat cheese or blue cheese instead of feta for a different flavor profile.
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, turkey, or chickpeas to make the salad more filling.
- Substitute maple syrup for honey in the dressing to make it vegan-friendly.
- Store salad components separately to preserve freshness; dress just before serving.
- Not recommended to freeze this salad to maintain crispness and texture.
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